You overhear a newly graduated RN telling one of your colleagues that leadership and management belong to the unit manager and not to her. As a nursing colleague, you respond by demonstrating understanding that the perception of the new graduate:________.a. Is correct. Leadership is not the role of the staff nurse.b. Would benefit from further understanding of her role as a professional, whose influence may affect the decision making of patients, colleagues, and other professionals.c. Has been influenced by nurse leaders and managers who leave for other positions.d. Is related to the general perception that nurse leaders and managers are not satisfied in their jobs.

b. would benefit from further understanding of her role as a professional, whose influence may affect the decision making of patients, colleagues and other professionals

Explanation:

Leadership refers to stimulating the subordinates into a desired action aimed at the fulfillment of organizational goals and objectives.

Leadership role is not merely restricted to management and unit managers. A person might act in such a responsible manner that his/her actions might set up an example for others to follow suit. This would be a positive influence i.e leadership.

In the given case, the incumbent registered nurse is required to be guided so as to make her understand that as she works, she would gradually understand the definition of her role and how the role performed by her influences the people around her and affects the decision making ultimately.